The plight of Mabeleni village in Bityi shows the painful reality of broken promises. More than a decade after the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements pledged to build homes, families still live in unsafe mud structures. During their recent visit, Chantel King MPL and Marlene Ewers MPL of the Democratic Alliance witnessed conditions that underline government neglect and community suffering.
- Promises Made, Promises Broken
In 2010, government pledged to build houses in the village. Today, only one RDP house stands, a symbol of unfulfilled commitments.
- Unsafe Living Conditions
Families remain in mud structures vulnerable to storms, floods, and the elements, with little protection for children or the elderly.
- Disaster Displacement Without Relief
Recent disasters displaced even more families, yet no temporary housing was provided, leaving residents without shelter or safety.
- Daily Struggles Without Services
Villagers endure life without reliable roads, clean running water, or sanitation, making survival a daily challenge.
- Real Lives Behind the Statistics
These are not just numbers. They are mothers, fathers, and children, living in conditions that strip them of dignity and security.
